Zhovkva
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Zhovkva is a city in Lviv Raion, Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. Zhovkva hosts the administration of Zhovkva urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. Its population is approximately 13,852.
Main market square
Statue of the town's founder Stanisław Żółkiewski in the Collegiate Church of St. Lawrence
19th-century view of the market square with the St. Lawrence's Church, drawing by Karel Auer
Market square in modern times
Zhovkva Castle
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The Zhovkva Castle occupies the principal square of the town of Zhovkva in Ukraine. It was founded by Polish Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski as his fortified residence. Construction began in 1594 and was
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…the property of the Żółkiewski, Daniłowicz, Sobieski and Radziwiłł families. During this period, most of the city's landmarks were built, including the Zhovkva Castle and St. Lawrence's Church, both founded by Stanisław Żółkiewski, the Dominican church, founded by Teofila Sobieska, the fortress-like Great Synagogue…
Zhovkva Castle, the Sobieski residence in Żółkiew (Zhovkva)
Miniature model of the castle's presumed original appearance
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Zhovkivsky Castle